7 Educational Farms from North to South of Portugal

Children’s interaction with animals and nature is essential for their emotional, cognitive and social development. Educational farms offer an environment where children can learn about rural life, respect for animals and the importance of sustainability.

In this article we will introduce you to 7 Educational Farms , located all over the country, which will help to cultivate ecological awareness in children from an early age, promoting a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

7 Educational Farms in Portugal

1. Burros do Magoito Educational Farm

Quinta Pedagógica Burros do Magoito is a non-profit association in Sintra, dedicated to promoting contact with nature and animals, especially endangered donkeys . It offers educational and therapeutic activities, such as brushing donkeys and feeding goats, valuing ecological and sustainable practices.

Location : Magoito, Sintra
Schedule : Prior appointment required

2. Quinta das Manas Educational Farm

Quinta das Manas Educational Farm, located in Guimarães, offers a variety of educational and recreational activities, such as school visits, camps and birthday parties, promoting the preservation of nature and biodiversity through hands-on experiences. In addition, the farm has animal sponsorship programs , allowing visitors to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity.

Location : Guimarães
Schedule : Prior appointment required

3. Monserrate Farm

The Quinta de Monserrate, located in the Monserrate Park and Palace in Sintra, is an educational farm that recreates a small traditional farm. Covering approximately two hectares, it includes orchards, vegetable gardens, aromatic plants and animals such as horses, donkeys and poultry. The farm is energy-independent and offers educational activities, such as cooking workshops and a picnic area, providing an educational and fun experience in contact with nature.

Location : Sintra
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

4. Braga Educational Farm

The Quinta Pedagógica de Braga is an educational space in Braga that offers children hands-on experiences of rural life and the agricultural traditions of the Minho region. Opened in 2004, the farm occupies 2.5 hectares and offers activities such as animal care, organic farming practices and traditional food preparation.

Location : Braga
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; weekends from 2pm to 5:30pm

5. Mosquito Place Educational Farm

The Lugar dos Pernilongos Educational Farm, located in Herdade de Gâmbia, near Setúbal, offers an educational and fun experience where children can learn about rural life and nature. With a variety of animals and seasonal activities, such as making bread and cheese, picking fruit and feeding the animals , the farm provides an enjoyable family day out, promoting direct contact with country life and nature.

Location : Setubal
Schedule : Prior appointment required

6. Monte das Arouchas Educational Farm

The Quinta Pedagógica do Monte das Arouchas, located near Serpa, is an educational space with around 70 hectares that offers practical and interactive activities with nature. Children can learn about animals and plants, as well as participate in the production of bread, sweets and jams, providing an educational and fun experience.

Location : Alentejo
Schedule : Prior appointment required

7. Portimão Educational Farm

The Portimão Educational Farm is an educational and recreational space that promotes environmental education and the appreciation of the rural world. Opened in 2008, it occupies approximately 2 hectares and offers a variety of activities for children and adults, such as animal care workshops, vegetable planting and harvesting, and seasonal events such as corn husking and shelling.

Location : Portimao
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Educational farms are spaces that promote learning and respect for nature, which are essential for children's development. Petit Fox, along with its sustainable concept of carefully selected second-hand clothing for children and maternity , supports these initiatives that encourage a more conscious and ecological lifestyle.

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